Explain what happens to water vapor as it rises higher into the atmosphere.

As water vapor rises, it cools down and turns back into liquid water.

Exploring the Water Cycle

Grade 3rd Grade · Science · 45 min· Carnegie Learning

I can describe the different stages of the water cycle.

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3 key concepts

1
The water cycle is a worldwide system that explains how water moves on, above, and below the Earth.
2
The three states of water are solid, liquid, and gas, which can be ice, liquid water, or water vapor.
3
The three main steps of the water cycle are evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false & Fill in the blank

Quick comprehension check

“Name and describe the three main stages of the water cycle.”

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